Street names Thornton Bradford

[mariekirkwood]

Hello Marie. Have just returned to Rootschat after moving to NZ.

The John Rit Dobson you refer to was my g-grandfather (see my post 10 Nov 10.  While he and some of his brothers were born in Hosforth (IGI ref).  Johnny boy has that pretty right. They were from Thornton and had returned there by 1822 at least as John was inducted into the army (51st Foot) then.  He had sisters Mercy and Maria and I think some more brothers born in Thornton.  A photo of a grave stone earlier in this thread appears to be Gilbert's (John's father) and 1841 Census shows him living there.

Great to hear from you.  Thanks for replying. 

I have sent you a private message with more details.

Cheers,
Marie

[northernsearcher]

On a roll. Better picture of first Dobson Gravestone and detail of Prospect Mill.  All for tonight.

Jen

Hi Jen,

I am wondering if you are able to tell me the year of death for Gilbert Dobson, please? It is obscured in the photograph.

Thanks.
Marie

Hello Marie
Sorry to take so long to reply to your post but I have been away from family history for a while - life taking over etc.
I am really sorry but I didn't transcribe the stone.  The only information I have is what is in the photograph.  I aim to go back to Thornton eventually and when I do I will go to the Bell Chapel and have another look.
Jen

[hjstort]

Hello Marie (and Jen),

I visited Bell Chapel in April looking for Dobson ancestors. Whilst I have not been able to establish a connection between Gilbert and my Dobson ancestors (John Dobson of Keelham in the 1841 Census), I took a photo of his gravestone. The date of death appears as May 5th 1848 in the 72nd year of his Age.

[Debbie1161]

Hi John

I've been reading your messages around the Dobsons from Thornton.  I am also descended from them via John the tax collector then Benjamin.

I still live locally so if I can help you with anything e.g. photos please give me a shout.

Debbie

[Debbie1161]

Hi Dave

I was out and about last weekend looking for gravestones of my Dobsons and came across Jonas's.  It was in a church graveyard in Denholme.  It mentions Sarah, Mary Ann and Daniel.

Not sure if you already have this info or not but I did take a photo though not sure how to post it on here.

Debbie

[dave the tyke]

Hi Debbie, that is great. I have him down as buried 4 May 1882 at Denholme St Pauls. If you can give me the approximate position of the headstone I'll nip in there and have a look the next time I am passing.
If I have problems I might get back to you for a copy of your photo

Thanks
Dave

[Debbie1161]

No problem at all Dave.  The grave is at the front of the church on the right hand side as you're looking at the road - you won't miss it it's big.

Regards

Debbie

[hjstort]

Hi John

I've been reading your messages around the Dobsons from Thornton.  I am also descended from them via John the tax collector then Benjamin.

I still live locally so if I can help you with anything e.g. photos please give me a shout.

Debbie

Hi Debbie,
I am also a descendent of John - my gg grandfather was Edwin, Benjamin's youngest brother. Benjamin's son Luther was a witness at my great grandfather's (George Ellis Dobson) wedding.

[Debbie1161]

Hi John

That's really nice to know.  My g Grandfather was Walter, Luther's half brother.  It's a small world isn't it.

Debbie